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THE FRAME
NATIONAL AWARDS FOR 2024 / 2025
IN THE FRAME
Winners of the 5yo and over, Cond L1, Whats the Solution and Jack Teal (black and white), bide their time in the race before their victory at Charm Park Photo: Tom Milburn
Quintin’s Man, Josh Newman (1st) leads Hell Red, Rian Corcoran (2nd) Mixed Open Race at Upcott Cross Photo: Tim Holt
Golden Poet and Louis Burke parade past the Upcott Cross Bookmakers before the Conditions Race (Level 2) For Grass Roots Riders
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Jack Andrews was on horse cooling duties at Kingston Blount, after the Ladies Open Photo: Neale Blackburn
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IN THE FRAME
Precious Bounty and Marina Bealby at Charm Park
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Jubertilee, Rian Corcoran (1st) Conditions Race (Level 1) For Novice Riders at Cothelstone Photo: Tim Holt
All smiles for Benefact and Tom Easterby, and connections, after their win in the Restricted at Charm Park Photo: Tom Milburn
Caspers Court, Hannah Morgan (1st) PPORA Conditions Race (Level 2) For Novice Riders, at Holnicote Photo: Tim Holt
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Suvla Bay, Henry Moore leads Riskamatriark, Jack Stenhouse (2nd) and Eileen’s Milan, James King (1st) Maiden Race at Holnicote Photo: Tim Holt
Soldier Of Destiny, Megan Bevan (1st) Ladies Open Race at Cothelstone
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ON THE CLOCK
On average time figures normally span a band no more than fourteen pounds below or above a horse’s collaterally derived form assessment. Figures slower often come in small field, cat and mouse events or as the result of a ‘pace collapse’ following a frantic early gallop. Faster figures are normally the domain of lightly raced, unexposed types - difficult to rate accurately on form due to lack of data. Occasionally however, perhaps once or twice a season, we can get an anomaly. The published time for the second race at Vauterhill on May 5th was 6 minutes 12.6 seconds, six seconds faster than any other race on the card and one that resulted in the winner, My Girl Katie, achieving a figure (107) some 18 pounds higher than her form assessment. Yet My Girl Katie is far from unexposed, having recently raced without success in over twenty races under Rules and commanding an official rating of just 91. Additionally, second placed Share a Moment – beaten just three lengths – has been running consistently but to no higher level than the low 80’s. Of course, it was a day of small fields and it’s eminently possible that all the other races on the card were relatively very slowly run, but third placed Conor’s Gift (beaten 23 lengths) had run well in a soundly run Restricted at Flete Park the time before and a line through him suggests a figure over 100. It’s not however the purpose of this column to look to set a hierarchy of performance, chiseled into stone for future posterity, but, instead, to attempt to pinpoint horses that may have fallen slightly under the radar and offer value for future betting interest. The actual merit of My Girl Katie’s performance will no doubt reveal itself over time but for the moment she remains one to follow – at least to the end of his season.
More straightforward to assess is Jeu Gagnant’s (100) win at Upcott Cross. Les Jefford’s six year old had shown a deal of promise on his first run at Flete Park and was always going well here, held up in mid division before storming away in the home straight for a facile 30 lengths success. He should have little difficulty following up.
There are five meetings this weekend and Imperial Esprit can return to winning ways at Peper Harow where Luke Price’s Hogan also has prospects in the maiden. She is the Enemy may take the Restricted at Hexham, Caspers Court can continue his winning ways at Bratton Down – where course specialist Ninth Wave also has chances if re-appearing after unluckily slipping up at Cothelstone mid-week. Mumbo Jumbo is on a retrieving mission at Edgecote and is favoured in both races in which he is entered, and Trojan du Berlais is a tentative selection for the Restricted. Racing promises to be fairly dire at Tabley but Steady the Ship can take the Lord Daresbury Classic.
LATEST RESULTS
HOLNICOTE
10/05/2025
2:00 1. CHAMPIONS HILL (IRE) W. Barnett 5-1 2. CANASTERO (IRE) Ashley Dascombe 4-7F 3. REIKERS ISLAND (IRE) Miss H. M. Mitchell 2-1 (3 ran).
2:35 1. EILEEN’S MILAN (IRE) James King 7-4 2. RISKAMATRIARK (FR) J. Stenhouse 6-1 3. DANCING DU MOULIN (FR) P. Summers 7-1 (6 ran).
3:10 1. CASPERS COURT (IRE) Miss Hannah Morgan 11-10F 2. STEP BACK (IRE) Daniel Williams 11-2 3. WIRELESS OPERATOR (IRE) O. Chamings 12-1 (5 ran).
3:50 1. FAMOUS CLERMONT (FR) James King 1-2F 2. NINTH WAVE (IRE) W. Biddick 15-8 (3 ran).
4:25 1. INCHIDALY ROBIN (IRE) James King 1-6F 2. HADMEATHELLO (IRE) Miss E. G. Stone 4-1 (2 ran).
5:00 1. JEWEL IN THE PARK (IRE) E. Doggrell 4-6F 2. FIFTY SHADESOF BAY (IRE) James King 3-1 3. IMPAKT ST GEORGES (FR) J. Newman 3-1 (4 ran).
5:35 1. ELLE EST BEAU (IRE) James King 1-2F 2. ASK DAI (IRE) Edward Vaughan 2-1 (3 ran).
CHARM PARK 11/05/2025
1:30 1. WHATS THE SOLUTION (IRE) J. Teal 5-4F 2. DIAMOND FLUSH (IRE) T.E.Easterby 5-1 3. HOLLYWOOD HARMON (IRE) Miss P. J. Brown 11-4 (4 ran).
2:05 1. LONG HOP (IRE) T.E.Easterby (walked over)
2:40 1. BENEFACT (IRE) T.E.Easterby 3-1 2. ARTISTE D’AINAY (FR) Miss E. Callwood 9-4 3. BOOTS FOLLY (GB) Paddy Barlow 7-1 (6 ran).
3:15 1. PRECIOUS BOUNTY (IRE) Miss M. Bealby 4-6F 2. HARDLINE (IRE) Miss E. Callwood 5-2 3. RIDELONGLIVELONG (IRE) Miss R. Howarth 3-1 (3 ran).
3:50 1. TITANIUM BULLET (IRE) F. Foster 4-6F 2. WISHFULL DREAMING (GB) Miss Isla John 11-2 3. TAP TAP BOOM (GB) Miss P. J. Brown 2-1 (3 ran).
4:25 1. THE ORCHARD BOY (IRE) Miss E. Callwood 5-1 2. JOB WELL DONE (IRE) J. Teal 4-1 3. WILLIELLE (GB) T.E.Easterby 13-8F (5 ran).
KINGSTON BLOUNT 11/05/2025
2:00 1. COOLAGH PARK (GB) Mrs I. Hill 1-6F 2. PRESENTING POINT (IRE) Charlie Marshall 3-1 (2 ran).
2:50 1. PILLAR ROCK (IRE) Jack Andrews 4-5F 2. SONG FOR MY FATHER (IRE) Charlie Marshall 3-1 3. CREAPAPY (FR) W. Hickman 12-1 (6 ran).
3:25 1. I’M SPELLBOUND (IRE) Miss G. Andrews 4-7F 2. I K BRUNEL (GB) Mrs I. Hill 5-4 (2 ran).
4:00 1. EMPIRE DE MAULDE (FR) S. Mead 2-5F 2. LOUGHAN (IRE) Jack Andrews 5-4 3. JOBESGREEN LAD (GB) G. Barfoot-Saunt 12-1 (4 ran).
4:35 1. TAGHADOE (IRE) S. Mead 5-1 2. KEDG WEST (IRE) Charlie Marshall 6-1 3. RADICAL OPTIMISM (IRE) Miss G. Andrews 5-4F (5 ran).
5:10 1. LAVORANTE (IRE) James King 11-10F 2. PETITE MIKE (IRE) Miss K. L. Featherstone 7-4 3. RIGHT HAND OF GOD (GB) Charlie Marshall 3-1 (5 ran).
UPCOTT CROSS 11/05/2025
2:00 1. SINCERELY ME (GB) J. Newman 4-1 (4 ran).
2:35 1. HONEST OPINION (GB) Miss L. Brown 5-1 2. UP KILLOUGHEY (IRE) Rian Corcoran 4-5F 3. GROVE ASH (GB) Miss Shannon Holmes 8-1 (4 ran).
3:10 1. QUINTIN’S MAN (GB) J. Newman 10-11J 2. HELL RED (FR) Rian Corcoran 10-11J (3 ran).
3:45 1. JEU GAGNANT (FR) Miss A. Johnston 11-10F 2. KORHOGO DU BANCO (FR) Edward Vaughan 7-2 3. BREATHLESS BISHOP (GB) H. Hunt 7-1 (5 ran).
4:20 1. TALIMAR PEARL (FR) J. Newman 5-4F 2. MEETMEATTHEPILLAR (IRE) D. Andrews 4-1 3. BANZIGKANE (FR) Miss A. Johnston 6-1 (6 ran).
4:55 1. JET SMART (IRE) Miss L. Brown 4-6F 2. GOLDEN POET (IRE) L. Burke 3-1 3. PALOMA BLUE (IRE) Miss Hannah Morgan 6-4 (3 ran).
COTHELSTONE
14/05/2025
4:30 1. SCORESBY (GB) R. David 4-5J 2. WALK IN THE WILD (FR) J. Newman 4-5J (2 ran).
5:00 1. PEBBLE REBEL (GB) R. David 3-1 2. SILVER FISH (IRE) D. Kyne 9-4F 3. ELECTRIC CITY (IRE) J. Shaw 4-1(8 ran).
5:30 1. JUBERTILEE (IRE) Rian Corcoran 7-4 2. KAUTO RIKO (FR) Miss E. Hobbs 6-4 3. ACEY MILAN (IRE) W. Higgs Evens (4 ran).
6:00 1. SOLDIER OF DESTINY (IRE) Miss Megan Bevan 9-4 2. BACK BAR (IRE) Mrs I. Hill 9-4 3. STAY OUT OF COURT (IRE) Miss Jessica Smith 33-1 (6 ran).
6:30 1. LAKOTA WARRIOR (IRE) Rian Corcoran (1 ran).
7:00 1. BOYS WILL BE BOYS (IRE) F. Philipson-Stow 7-2 2. DORSET DIAMOND (GB) Ashley Dascombe 10-1 3. COMONILEAN (GB) J. Newman 5-1 (6 ran).
7:30 1. TESTFLIGHT (GB) J. Shaw 2-1F 2. MIDDLETON FOX (GB) J. Newman 5-2 3. BARROW BROOK (IRE) D. Kyne 8-1 (10 ran).
CHAMPIONSHIPS 2024/25
SEASON LEADERBOARDS
•Goffs Ladies’ Champion Jockey
• Tattersalls Cheltenham Men’s Champion Jockey
•Highflyer Bloodstock Leading Ladies’ Novice Rider
•Highflyer Bloodstock Leading Men’s Novice Rider
•Foran Equine Champion Trainer
•Foran Equine Leading Trainer (6-14 horses)
•Oriental Club Leading Trainer (5 horses or fewer)
•Point-to-Point Racing Company Leading Owner
•Connolly’s Red Mills Champion Horse
In the event of a tie in any category, the winner will be decided by second placings. If it is still tied, third, then fourth placings will decide the winner. Walkovers will again not count towards any National Championship in 2024-25.
